Real estate agents can be held liable for damages under the common law if they are negligent in the performance of their duties. Some examples of negligence include: Failing to point out an ambiguity in the agreement to their client; Placing themselves in a conflict of interest; Failing to obtain security for the vendor’s warranty;…
Have you been injured while taking an airplane? The airline company may be liable for damages. International law dictates that, depending on where the airplane was at the time of your injury, a different test applies to establish liability. If you were on a domestic flight, negligence must be established under common law principles. Essentially,…
Door-to-door scams have been on the rise in Ontario, according to data from the Canada Anti-Fraud Agency and the FSRA. These occur where a representative, generally from an unknown company, attends an individual’s home unsolicited. These representatives target vulnerable populations and compel them to sign agreements that are highly one-sided, but are falsely held out…